The other day in the grocery store, the woman in front of me in line handed over such a huge stack of coupons that I had to comment. “And I thought I used a lot of coupons!” I said. She smiled and told me about a web site called The Grocery Game which she used …
The D.C. Goodwill Fashion Blog
Did you know that the Washington, D.C. Goodwill has a fashion blog? I saw the link pop up on my Twitter feed today (Thanks, C. C. Chapman!) and went to check it out. It’s nicely done, and definitely worth adding to your list of fashion blogs. As a thrift-shopper myself, I enjoy seeing the outfits …
My Favorite BQ Bargains for September
I’ve enjoyed reading the Bargain Queen for a while now, and I love the blog’s new look. Here are my favorite BQ bargains for this month: Aquamarine spinel ring Purple metallic flats Denim pencil skirt Red leather clutch Silk chiffon faux wrap dress
Vintage Gone Wrong
I enjoy a good vintage find as much as the next person. But with all the praise heaped on “vintage style” these days, it’s easy to forget about the styles that ought to stay buried far in the past. Witness, The 1971 Sears Catalog.
My Shopping Uniform
Tracee over at BlogFabulous muses about Marcia Clark’s makeover and whether or not one should dress to please others. This makes me think of a habit I’ve acquired when I go shopping in high-end stores. If you’ve ever been snubbed by a salesperson in a chi-chi boutique, you know that appearances matter to those people. …